THE old weaver's hamlet of Langside disappeared at the end of the last

century to be replaced by solid and comfortable rows of flats.

The familiar pinky red stone from Dumfriesshire and the wide roads,

some with trees marching down the centre, make the area a popular haunt

for city arrivistes.

Close by, the wooded summit of Camp Hill in Queen's Park rises up

above the neat blocks and terraces. Here can be found the distinctive

art nouveau tiles of the Glasgow tenement buildings, making each entry

an individual work of art.

Flat 32 at No.29 Bellwood Street is within easy walking distance of

the shops and buses of Shawlands, while for a more relaxing stroll there

is always Queens Park and its lofty hill climbing up above the roof

tops.

The flat is offered for sale by the Shawlands office of Slater Hogg &

Howison at offers over #44,900.

AT No.29 Bellwood Street, the tiles are dark brown with a green

Victorian frieze that extends to the top floor. By contrast, flat No.32

in this very traditional block is light and airy, thanks to the generous

windows at the front and back.

In the morning the sun appears for breakfast in the kitchen, while by

the afternoon it has travelled round to the sitting room.

The kitchen has been given a stylish refurbishment with white

cupboards and pine panelling. The ceiling is on two levels with recessed

modern lights, and the floor is pale vinyl. Part of the large room is a

dining area with fitted carpet while the large bay window has venetian

blinds which are to stay when the flat is sold.

The room is divided by a pine unit which houses the modern sink, while

the large walk cupboard has a pine louvred door. Beyond it there is room

to house the central heating boiler and a washing machine.

The hall has pretty blue and white flowered paper and matching plain

fitted carpet which, like the rest of the floor coverings, is included.

The original doors are all dark stained natural wood.

In the sitting room, a pale lemon colour scheme makes a cheerful and

stylish combination with the pale blue ceiling. This still has its

original strips of white painted plaster work. The fire surround is

warm, natural wood while the Victorian style arched fire place has a

living gas flame fire.

Off the sitting room is a useful walk in cupboard, which has been used

as a small study. According to the present owners it was once a recess

and could easily be added back into the room space. As it is, however,

it makes an ideal place to sit and work in peace.

Not that the flat isn't usually quiet and private -- one of its

advantages is the position on the top floor means no one can overlook

it. The street below is not a through road, which limits traffic on

either side of the central island of trees.

The bathroom still has its original tongue and grooved panelling in

dark stained wood which was recently uncovered from beneath a modern top

layer of plastic. Fortunately it has survived unscathed and goes well

with the modern grey bathroom suite. Above it, grey and white paper

finishes the room.